April 16, 2026
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Employee Shift Scheduling Priorities: How to Tell Your Scheduler Who Comes First

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Watch this video from the Timefold Academy series to learn how to build schedules that reflect how your organization actually works, assigning shifts based on contract type, seniority, and employee priorities, not just availability.

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